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Product data challenges specific to automotive, distribution, grocery and bev-alc, consumer packaged goods and retail.

Industries Strategy

Why Auto Care Standards Alone Won’t Win in Ecommerce

Auto Care Standards are like training wheels for product data. They’re essential for balance, but nobody’s going to win the Tour de France with them still on. Meeting Auto Care compliance ensures that your automotive parts data is accurate, structured, and recognizable across the supply chain. That’s important. But… Read More

Industries Strategy

The New Taxonomy of Speed: Re-architecting Your Data for Performance and Automotive 

For decades, the automotive aftermarket has been defined by a familiar rhythm: a massive, aging fleet of passenger cars and light trucks requiring a predictable set of replacement parts. Success in this world has been built on mastering the ACES and PIES standards and managing the complexities of Year-Make-Model-Engine (YMME)… Read More

Industries Insight

The E-Commerce Proving Ground: Lessons from the $13.7 Billion Amazon Auto Parts Market

The numbers are staggering. According to the 2026 Auto Care Factbook, Amazon’s automotive department has swelled into a $13.73 billion behemoth, growing nearly 10% year-over-year. It’s now the 12th largest category on the world’s biggest digital shelf, with an average sales price of $42.26 per unit,… Read More

Industries Insight

Why Your Return Rate is a Data Problem: A Deep Dive into Brakes, Batteries, and Lighting

In the world of e-commerce, product returns are more than just a line item on a balance sheet. They are a direct assault on profitability, a drain on operational resources, and a corrosive agent to customer trust. Nowhere is this truer than in the automotive aftermarket, where a simple mistake… Read More

Product content & syndication Insight

Navigating Salsify’s New Kroger New Item Setup API: A Guide for Brands

There is a new way to send new items to Kroger, and brands now have an alternative to 1WorldSync for syndicating new items to Kroger – meet Salsify’s new Kroger NIS (new item setup) API! Salsify has introduced a groundbreaking development for brands looking to streamline their product syndication process… Read More

Company news & events News

Sitation’s Debut at SEMA/AAPEX 2023: A Desert Oasis of Connections and Chapstick Frenzy

As first-time participants at SEMA/AAPEX 2023, rather than just attendees, Sitation shared space with industry giants, connected with clients, and forged new relationships with prospective customers. Read More

PIM & MDM Insight

Maximizing the Power of Cross-Referencing in PIM for Electronic Components

In realm of electronic components, cross-referencing emerges as a pivotal element. Discover how your PIM can help you maximize this strategy. Read More

Industries Insight

Discover the Value of Sitation’s Automotive Fitment App

With a number of professionals coming from the automotive industry, Sitation has a deep understanding of the needs and thus the solution to automotive's core challenges. PIM improves data completeness and management, but how does fitment work within these systems? Sitation introduces Automotive Fitment App as a modern solution for industry Akeneo users. Read More

Company news & events News

GroceryShop 2023: Exciting Innovation but Still the Same Challenges

Carsten Krohn, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, shares how the Sitation team addresses some of the most pressing questions asked at GroceryShop 2023. Read More

Industries Strategy

Automotive Product Data – Overcoming Year Make Model Challenges: Part 4

In conclusion to the Overcoming Year Make Model Challenges series, take a look at how you can embrace best practices for successful year make model data management to stay ahead in the competitive landscape. Read More